This volume presents several case studies highlighting the latest findings in Industry 4.0 projects utilizing S-BPM features. Their potential is explored in detail, while the limits of engineering a company from a communication-centred perspective are also discussed. After a general introduction...

This PhD dissertation investigates how to overcome the negative effects of cross cutting concerns in the development of composite service applications. It proposes a combination of dynamic aspect oriented programming with a rules driven service composition mechanism. This combination enables...

Being successful in global markets is a challenging task. Individual customer requirements induce a change from a seller-oriented towards a customer- oriented market. Further, technical advances lead to an adaption of production and logistic processes in individual companies and global networks....

In an intense competition in the global market, organisations seek to take advantage of all their internal and external potentials, advantages, and resources. It has been found that, in addition to competitive products and services, a good business also requires an effective management of...

Frequently asked questions -- What is business process management? -- How can we demystify business process management? -- Who should be involved in bpm and what are the critical success factors? -- When should you do BPM : what are the main drivers and triggers? -- How should we start BPM :...